Personally, my definition of being successful is finding my purpose. After reading some definitions of purpose, I only became more rooted in my own. To me, my purpose is found in using my skill set to do the things that make the most sense to me. This means having a strong sense of self and knowing what I hold to be valuable in my life. This definition of success has changed drastically in recent years. I used to think of success as being financially stable, having a job, and being an independent adult. These came from family, society, and other outside influences. While these things do hold some merit, they are not where I derive my purpose from. Developing my self-awareness and knowledge has led me to my current definition, and it is one that I am incredibly satisfied with.